Anyway, here's how it looks installed on my pistol. It's basically a piece of foil with a checkered pattern stamped onto it, and it attaches to the gun by tucking the edges of it under the grip panels and there are tabs that fold around the openings in the frame to keep it from shifting vertically. So far I'm pleased with it; it provides a good gripping surface with 20 lpi and for $10 I don't think it looks half bad.

And while we're at it, what do you guys think about those two conspicuous 90 degree corners at the front edge of the mag well? Round them off or leave them be?

The Wilson gadget is good if it fits. There is enough variation in front straps that not all do.

Shoot the gun a while and see if the mag well corners cut your hand or slow the reload.
If they do, round them off.
Unless you are in the Army or a PD with issue weapon, or trade guns frequently, make the gun suit your needs.

Anyway, here's how it looks installed on my pistol. It's basically a piece of foil with a checkered pattern stamped onto it, and it attaches to the gun by tucking the edges of it under the grip panels and there are tabs that fold around the openings in the frame to keep it from shifting vertically. So far I'm pleased with it; it provides a good gripping surface with 20 lpi and for $10 I don't think it looks half bad.

And while we're at it, what do you guys think about those two conspicuous 90 degree corners at the front edge of the mag well? Round them off or leave them be?

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Looks good.

I wouldn't round those corners off. The bottom of the mag fits in between there

It also comes in stainless steel and I put one on a Springfield. I found a good used Springfield years ago that has a 3.5# trigger and every thing I would want but a checked front strap. I thought about sending it off or learn how to checker a front strap and do it myself.

Skateboard tap is very functional but I would agree with you on principal. A few years ago I found a very good deal on Gun Broker. A SIG 226 that nobody would bid against me. The seller had put skateboard tap on the front strap. I figures hell with a heat gun I could easy remove it. Who ever put the tape on did a very good job. Looks and function good. It is still on the pistol but it is a safe queen any way.

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